Chilly MA Weekend Weather Brings Light Snow, Freezing Concerns

Massachusetts is getting a slight break from what seemed like non-stop snowstorms over the last two weeks, but the precipitation isn't coming to a full stop. This weekend, Bay Staters can still expect to see some flakes, but it may not accumulate to more than an inch or two.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service are keeping their eyes on the freezing temperatures coupled with the sleet/freezing rain that is expected Saturday and Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will only get as high as the high 20s in the Boston-area.

The National Weather Service reminded Bay State residents to be extra cautious on the roads as freezing rain presents extra dangers to driving. Highs will range from the low-mid 20s out west to near freezing across southeastern Massachusetts and the Islands.

Here's what the forecast looks like:

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight: Patchy snow and freezing drizzle before 4am, then a slight chance of snow and sleet after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday: Patchy snow, freezing drizzle, and sleet before noon, then patchy snow, freezing drizzle, and sleet after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow and sleet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.